East 10th Street Civic Association

About Us

Mission

The East 10th Street Civic Association is a community-led organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Indianapolis Eastside. The Association works to stimulate growth through economic restructuring and the development of community and cultural resources that affect the City of Indianapolis.

Purpose

The Association’s first revitalization project, 10 East Main Street, is one of the city’s key neighborhood business districts. This nine block project area encompasses more than 25 unique and eclectic neighborhood-serving retail businesses and organizations located between Temple and Olney Streets. The Association is working to strengthen 10 East Main Street as a healthy and economically vital commercial and residential corridor.

The Civic Association offers technical assistance for small business growth and development; hosts rehab workshops and provides programs focusing on architectural guidelines, regulations and design services appropriate to improving and preserving the corridor’s physical environment; and encourages the application of business practices appropriate to the community’s needs.

Overall, the Association accomplishes its revitalization goals through community-wide engagement and support. Fundamental components of the organization’s projects include economic development, social and community service programs, and cultural and arts enhancement.

History

Founded in 2001 as an outreach initiative of the Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO), the John H. Boner Community Center and United Way, the East 10th Street Civic Association is made up of business and property owners, developers, investors and residents concerned with combating urban blight on the near Eastside of Indianapolis. The organization serves the East 10th Street neighborhood business district between College and Emerson Avenues. The Association officially incorporated on November 27, 2002 and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Download our Fact Sheet